Graduates prepare for '˜Fly or Die' event

The ‘Fly or Die’ event provides graduate entrepreneurs, who are participating on the Graduate Programme, with the opportunity to pitch to judges in a bid to win £1,000 of funding and also receive specialist mentoring support for their business.

Alderman Allan Ewart, Chairman of the Council’s Development Committee, is hoping for a large audience for the event: “The ‘Fly or Die’ event is always a great occasion. Not only will one lucky graduate entrepreneur receive a cash boost to their business but the audience will see first-hand the passion and drive these young people have for their business.

“In order to make the event even more successful we would love to see a packed studio theatre to show support for the talent we are home to. Please make sure and register for this free event by contacting Lisburn Enterprise Organisation.”

Previous ‘Fly or Die’ winners have gone on to build very successful businesses and are still flying high.

Samantha Moore successfully wowed the competition judges with her pitch back in November 2011 for her silversmith business and now her client base includes those from London, Scotland, Scandinavia and America Samantha currently has a 9 month waiting list!

Entrepreneur Matthew Nelson is owner of Precious Packaging and winner in 2013. Precious Packaging has grown into a global leader, securing internationally renowned brands such as Adidas, Next, DreamWorks, Michael Kors, Boohoo and the Four Seasons Hotel Group they export worldwide to Singapore, South Korea, France, Amsterdam, and Dubai to name but a few.

If you would like to attend the event register your interest with Tracey McDowell – [email protected] or contact Tracey on 028 92 661160.